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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Buff: Pack Run Cap Review

As a runner,
our head is always exposed from the elements like sun, rain and wind. How we
protect it is more of a preference, and who am I to argue? But me personally I’m
fond of wearing a cap or hat and I like the security it gives me especially
when the weather seems unpredictable.

You may probably
haven’t heard about Buff…it is founded more than 20 years ago by
an avid motorcyclist named Joan Rojas. He premiered and innovated the tubular
headwear in an effort to keep his neck and head protected at all times while
riding his motorcycle. As the company grew, they incorporated some state of the
art fabric technologies like Coolmax and Polygiene. Buff also carries different varieties of design, style, and gears for
whatever type of activities you maybe into. I
reviewed some of their tubular head wear from the past and you can read my
review by clicking here.

Main Features

•Fast wick Extra Plus Fabric

•UV protection

•Moisture management

•Wind resistant

•Dries quickly

•Thermal protection

•Silver Plus Odor Control

Materials

•Bill: 90% neoprene, 10% polyester

•Hat: 100% knitted microfiber

Functionality

The
Buff Pack Run Capis a one size fits all cap
that is ultra-lightweight and weighs only one ounce. It’s a close fitting that
wraps around the form of your head. Made of 3-panel with a beehive cell
construction that provides maximum breathability and wicks moisture fast.
Instead of using the traditional plastic clip or Velcro strap for adjustment,
Buff utilized the adjustable drawstring which provides a better feel and fast
adjustment on the fly. Similar with most caps now a day, the Run Cap is also
equipped with some reflective materials (front and back) to give you the
visibility during low light conditions.

On
a first glance, you would probably think that this is a cycling cap. The
construction is pretty much the same like the elastic form fitting, low profile
and relatively short bill. But on a closer look and comparing them side by
side, the bill of the Run Cap is a bit wider and it goes much deeper around the
head. Runners are not as crucial as cyclists when it comes to the weight of
their gears, but you’ll surely appreciate its lightness, it only weighs one
ounce…yup you read it right you weight weenies😃.

But
what is the main reason for wearing a cap? Well to protect that melon from
direct heat from the sun during summer; it helps maintain the warmth during colder
season and lastly it helps shade our eyes. I’ve
worn this cap several times and also on my marathon couple of weeks ago. The
temperature was within the 30’s when we started and just below 60’s when we
finished. I sweat a lot during my runs but this cap easily dissipated the
moisture out faster than a regular hat. Yes, it was a little bit damp but it still
provided a good warmth and it helped divert the sweat off my eyes…. the best
part is that it can be rolled and stowed away easily on the go.
I was really impressed with it!

The Buff Pack Run Cap is outfitted with a silver plus odor
control that helps eliminate the odor from sweat. It is wind resistant with
outstanding moisture management that wicks moisture fast which effectively
cools your head. Additionally, this cap is ultra-lightweight that packs down
into almost nothing, making it extremely portable. There’s no reason to leave
the house without it.

I
highly recommend that you give it a try and I can assure that you’ll definitely
love it. It retails for $29 and you can purchase it directly on their website or at retail stores near you. It’s a great buy and it’s hard to go wrong with this cap.

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